What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Ostheim?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ostheim is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Ostheim?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ostheim is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Ostheim?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ostheim. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Köln Ostheim via Köln Bf Deutz/Messe LANXESS arena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Basel to Ostheim?

The distance between Basel and Ostheim is 496 km. The road distance is 483.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Ostheim without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Ostheim without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €170 - €480.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Ostheim?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Basel to Ostheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ostheim train from?

Basel to Ostheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Ostheim?

The best way to get from Basel to Ostheim is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €170 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Basel to Ostheim train arrive?

Basel to Ostheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Ostheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ostheim is 484 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Basel to Ostheim.

Where can I stay near Ostheim?

There are 585+ hotels available in Ostheim.

Basel to Ostheim - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Ostheim by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
4h 14m
€172–480
Drive 483.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Ostheimcar 483.9 km
4h 6m
€84–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 23m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 1m
€101–299
Train via Köln Bf Deutz/Messe LANXESS arena
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
4h 15m
€98–219
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 20m
€98–220
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
6h 14m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
5h 58m
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h
€165–402

Basel to Ostheim by train, bus, and subway

3Weekly Services

4h 14mAverage Duration

€172Cheapest Price

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Distance: 495.7 km
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Ostheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf 3 times a week. Tickets cost €170–480 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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